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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 583.62 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 583.62 and 329.25 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 583.62 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/583.62 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 583.62 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 192,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,156.89/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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