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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 632.76 and 298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 632.76 and 298.82 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 632.76 = 298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/632.76 = 298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 632.76 × 298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 189,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,081.34/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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