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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 634.24 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 634.24 and 290.76 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 634.24 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/634.24 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 634.24 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 184,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,411.62/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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