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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 633.02 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 633.02 and 292.41 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 633.02 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/633.02 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 633.02 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 185,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,099.92/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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