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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.89, 633.61 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.89, 633.61 and 380.09 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.89 : 633.61 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.89/633.61 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.89x = 633.61 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.89x = 240,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,830.88/422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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