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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 583.61 and 318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 583.61 and 318.01 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 583.61 = 318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/583.61 = 318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 583.61 × 318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 185,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,593.82/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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