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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 583.35 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 583.35 and 306.54 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 583.35 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/583.35 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 583.35 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 178,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,820.11/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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