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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 634.26 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 634.26 and 293.53 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 634.26 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/634.26 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 634.26 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 186,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,174.34/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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