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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 634.26 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 634.26 and 286.80 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 634.26 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/634.26 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 634.26 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 181,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,905.77/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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