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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.85, 634.41 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.85, 634.41 and 292.98 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.85 : 634.41 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.85/634.41 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.85x = 634.41 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.85x = 185,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,869.44/422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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