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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 850.22 and 422.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 850.22 and 422.99 is: 633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 850.22 = 422.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/850.22 = 422.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 850.22 × 422.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 359,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,632.44/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.88

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