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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.46, 632.07 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.46, 632.07 and 403.29 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.46 : 632.07 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.46/632.07 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.46x = 632.07 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.46x = 254,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,907.51/422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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