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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.30, 592.50 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.30, 592.50 and 422.30 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 592.50 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/592.50 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 592.50 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 250,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,212.75/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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