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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 634.36 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 634.36 and 319.01 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 634.36 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/634.36 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 634.36 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 202,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,362.92/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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