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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 582.66 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 582.66 and 291.96 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 582.66 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/582.66 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 582.66 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 170,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,113.41/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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