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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.43, 632.95 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.43, 632.95 and 259.77 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.43 : 632.95 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.43/632.95 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.43x = 632.95 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.43x = 164,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,421.42/422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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