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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 872.82 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 872.82 and 422.88 is: 583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 872.82 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/872.82 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 872.82 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 369,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,098.12/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.29

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