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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 632.93 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 632.93 and 314.67 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 632.93 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/632.93 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 632.93 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 199,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,162.51/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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