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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.48, 633.90 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.48, 633.90 and 286.04 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.48 : 633.90 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.48/633.90 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.48x = 633.90 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.48x = 181,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,320.76/422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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