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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 633.63 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 633.63 and 307.51 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 633.63 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/633.63 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 633.63 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 194,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,847.56/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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