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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 583.78 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 583.78 and 340.04 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 583.78 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/583.78 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 583.78 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 198,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,509.16/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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