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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.78, 633.28 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.78, 633.28 and 292.16 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.78 : 633.28 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.78/633.28 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.78x = 633.28 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.78x = 185,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,019.08/422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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