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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.43, 632.79 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.43, 632.79 and 330.69 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.43 : 632.79 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.43/632.79 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.43x = 632.79 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.43x = 209,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,257.33/422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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