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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.78, 583.08 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.78, 583.08 and 335.30 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.78 : 583.08 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.78/583.08 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.78x = 583.08 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.78x = 195,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,506.72/422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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