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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 632.70 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 632.70 and 259.80 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 632.70 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/632.70 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 632.70 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 164,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,375.46/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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