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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 632.68 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 632.68 and 312.05 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 632.68 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/632.68 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 632.68 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 197,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,428.60/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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