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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 634.64 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 634.64 and 416.14 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 634.64 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/634.64 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 634.64 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 264,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,095.42/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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