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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.99, 633.68 and 285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.99, 633.68 and 285.79 is: 428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.99 : 633.68 = 285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.99/633.68 = 285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.99x = 633.68 × 285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.99x = 181,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,099.41/422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.14

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