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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.32, 633.76 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.32, 633.76 and 319.68 is: 479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.32 : 633.76 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.32/633.76 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.32x = 633.76 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.32x = 202,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,600.40/422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.73

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