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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 633.78 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 633.78 and 301.80 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 633.78 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/633.78 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 633.78 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 191,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,274.80/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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