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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.53, 633.81 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.53, 633.81 and 382.45 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.53 : 633.81 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.53/633.81 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.53x = 633.81 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.53x = 242,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,400.63/422.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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