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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.79, 582.50 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.79, 582.50 and 352.46 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.79 : 582.50 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.79/582.50 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.79x = 582.50 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.79x = 205,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,303.28/422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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