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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 582.30 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 582.30 and 334.86 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 582.30 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/582.30 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 582.30 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 194,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,988.98/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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