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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 872.39 and 422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 872.39 and 422.51 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 872.39 = 422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/872.39 = 422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 872.39 × 422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 368,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,593.50/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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