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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.59, 632.66 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.59, 632.66 and 312.16 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.59 : 632.66 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.59/632.66 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.59x = 632.66 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.59x = 197,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,487.98/422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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