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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 583.10 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 583.10 and 334.24 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 583.10 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/583.10 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 583.10 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 194,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,895.34/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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