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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 583.62 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 583.62 and 306.38 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 583.62 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/583.62 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 583.62 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 178,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,809.50/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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