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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.49, 633.82 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.49, 633.82 and 291.27 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.49 : 633.82 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.49/633.82 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.49x = 633.82 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.49x = 184,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,612.75/422.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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