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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 630.83 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 630.83 and 394.85 is: 589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 630.83 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/630.83 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 630.83 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 249,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,078.10/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.27

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