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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 682.20 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 682.20 and 422.40 is: 633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 682.20 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/682.20 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 682.20 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 288,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,161.28/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.60

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