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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 634.65 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 634.65 and 399.88 is: 600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 634.65 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/634.65 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 634.65 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 253,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,783.84/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.20

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