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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 651.35 and 422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 651.35 and 422.49 is: 634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 651.35 = 422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/651.35 = 422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 651.35 × 422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 275,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,188.86/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.92

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