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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.06 and 422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.06 and 422.33 is: 632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.06 = 422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.06 = 422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.06 × 422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 288,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,898.28/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.86

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