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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 633.83 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 633.83 and 418.32 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 633.83 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/633.83 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 633.83 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 265,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,141.67/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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