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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.64, 583.47 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.64, 583.47 and 335.16 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.64 : 583.47 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.64/583.47 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.64x = 583.47 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.64x = 195,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,555.81/422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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