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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 632.94 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 632.94 and 406.44 is: 609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 632.94 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/632.94 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 632.94 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 257,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,252.13/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.00

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