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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 625.23 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 625.23 and 422.73 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 625.23 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/625.23 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 625.23 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 264,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,303.48/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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