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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.24, 581.85 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.24, 581.85 and 317.43 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.24 : 581.85 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.24/581.85 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.24x = 581.85 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.24x = 184,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,696.65/422.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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