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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 582.39 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 582.39 and 421.50 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 582.39 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/582.39 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 582.39 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 245,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,477.39/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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