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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.48, 582 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.48, 582 and 339.44 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.48 : 582 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.48/582 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.48x = 582 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.48x = 197,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,554.08/422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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