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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 871.72 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 871.72 and 422.10 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 871.72 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/871.72 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 871.72 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 367,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,951.96/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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