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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 583.02 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 583.02 and 329.48 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 583.02 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/583.02 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 583.02 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 192,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,093.43/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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