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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 632.92 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 632.92 and 319.22 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 632.92 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/632.92 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 632.92 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 202,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,040.72/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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