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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.46, 633.77 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.46, 633.77 and 354.45 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.46 : 633.77 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.46/633.77 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.46x = 633.77 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.46x = 224,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,638.00/422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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