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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 634.26 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 634.26 and 398.52 is: 598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 634.26 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/634.26 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 634.26 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 252,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,765.30/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.23

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