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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 633.97 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 633.97 and 292.24 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 633.97 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/633.97 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 633.97 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 185,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,268.22/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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