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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 582.03 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 582.03 and 323.79 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 582.03 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/582.03 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 582.03 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 188,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,455.49/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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