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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 633.90 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 633.90 and 278.48 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 633.90 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/633.90 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 633.90 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 176,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,528.47/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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