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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.80, 582.60 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.80, 582.60 and 312.10 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.80 : 582.60 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.80/582.60 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.80x = 582.60 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.80x = 181,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,829.46/422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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