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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.85, 583.76 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.85, 583.76 and 291.63 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.85 : 583.76 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.85/583.76 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.85x = 583.76 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.85x = 170,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,243.21/422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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