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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 629.80 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 629.80 and 404.07 is: 602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 629.80 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/629.80 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 629.80 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 254,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,483.29/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.30

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