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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 634.06 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 634.06 and 291.96 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 634.06 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/634.06 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 634.06 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 185,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,120.16/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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