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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 582.80 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 582.80 and 324.27 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 582.80 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/582.80 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 582.80 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 188,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,982.93/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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