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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 582.75 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 582.75 and 291.45 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 582.75 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/582.75 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 582.75 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 169,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,842.49/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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