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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 583.97 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 583.97 and 313.56 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 583.97 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/583.97 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 583.97 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 183,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,108.07/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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