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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 632.70 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 632.70 and 276.51 is: 414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 632.70 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/632.70 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 632.70 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 174,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,947.88/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.00

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