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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 583.44 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 583.44 and 304.86 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 583.44 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/583.44 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 583.44 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 177,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,867.52/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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