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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.37, 634.16 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.37, 634.16 and 301.28 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.37 : 634.16 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.37/634.16 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.37x = 634.16 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.37x = 191,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,057.31/422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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