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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 583.31 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 583.31 and 318.05 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 583.31 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/583.31 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 583.31 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 185,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,519.62/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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