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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.39, 632.65 and 412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.39, 632.65 and 412.06 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.39 : 632.65 = 412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.39/632.65 = 412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.39x = 632.65 × 412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.39x = 260,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,689.76/422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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