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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 583.40 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 583.40 and 304.74 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 583.40 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/583.40 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 583.40 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 177,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,786.08/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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