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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 633.60 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 633.60 and 286.49 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 633.60 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/633.60 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 633.60 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 181,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,516.90/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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