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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.36, 632.70 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.36, 632.70 and 330.60 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.36 : 632.70 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.36/632.70 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.36x = 632.70 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.36x = 209,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,170.62/422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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