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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 634.77 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 634.77 and 292.88 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 634.77 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/634.77 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 634.77 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 185,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,913.02/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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