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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 632.36 and 300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 632.36 and 300.39 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 632.36 = 300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/632.36 = 300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 632.36 × 300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 189,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,953.12/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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