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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.86, 633.45 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.86, 633.45 and 278.14 is: 416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.86 : 633.45 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.86/633.45 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.86x = 633.45 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.86x = 176,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,187.78/422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.66

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