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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.47, 634.16 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.47, 634.16 and 354.74 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.47 : 634.16 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.47/634.16 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.47x = 634.16 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.47x = 224,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,959.63/422.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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