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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 655.92 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 655.92 and 422.10 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 655.92 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/655.92 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 655.92 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 276,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,863.83/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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