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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 634.98 and 399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 634.98 and 399.35 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 634.98 = 399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/634.98 = 399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 634.98 × 399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 253,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,574.09/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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