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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 583.48 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 583.48 and 290.05 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 583.48 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/583.48 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 583.48 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 169,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,236.46/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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