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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 634 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 634 and 386.40 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 634 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/634 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 634 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 244,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,977.60/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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