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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.46, 632.99 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.46, 632.99 and 335.32 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.46 : 632.99 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.46/632.99 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.46x = 632.99 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.46x = 212,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,254.21/422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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