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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.59, 633.58 and 285.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.59, 633.58 and 285.29 is: 427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.59 : 633.58 = 285.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.59/633.58 = 285.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.59x = 633.58 × 285.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.59x = 180,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,754.91/422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.73

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