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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 633.89 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 633.89 and 319.86 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 633.89 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/633.89 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 633.89 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 202,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,754.46/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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