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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 634.08 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 634.08 and 403.28 is: 604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 634.08 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/634.08 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 634.08 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 255,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,711.78/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.92

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