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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 633.87 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 633.87 and 331.08 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 633.87 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/633.87 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 633.87 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 209,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,861.68/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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