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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 633.96 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 633.96 and 285.66 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 633.96 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/633.96 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 633.96 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 181,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,097.01/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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