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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.95, 584.22 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.95, 584.22 and 325.90 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.95 : 584.22 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.95/584.22 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.95x = 584.22 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.95x = 190,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,397.30/422.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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