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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.33, 634.85 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.33, 634.85 and 400.73 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.33 : 634.85 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.33/634.85 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.33x = 634.85 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.33x = 254,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,401.44/422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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