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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 582.39 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 582.39 and 421.74 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 582.39 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/582.39 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 582.39 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 245,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,617.16/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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