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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 633.42 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 633.42 and 278.92 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 633.42 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/633.42 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 633.42 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 176,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,673.51/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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