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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 633.99 and 312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 633.99 and 312.77 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 633.99 = 312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/633.99 = 312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 633.99 × 312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 198,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,293.05/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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