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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 633.64 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 633.64 and 335.81 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 633.64 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/633.64 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 633.64 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 212,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,784.02/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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