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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.74, 583.94 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.74, 583.94 and 353.04 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.74 : 583.94 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.74/583.94 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.74x = 583.94 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.74x = 206,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,154.18/422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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