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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.46, 872.34 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.46, 872.34 and 422.94 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.46 : 872.34 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.46/872.34 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.46x = 872.34 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.46x = 368,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,947.48/632.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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