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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.86, 630.92 and 378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.86, 630.92 and 378.82 is: 565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.86 : 630.92 = 378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.86/630.92 = 378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.86x = 630.92 × 378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.86x = 239,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,005.11/422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.21

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