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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 583.50 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 583.50 and 329.23 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 583.50 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/583.50 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 583.50 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 192,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,107.67/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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