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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.99, 633.45 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.99, 633.45 and 292.64 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.99 : 633.45 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.99/633.45 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.99x = 633.45 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.99x = 185,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,372.81/422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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