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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.07 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.07 and 324.54 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.07 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.07 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.07 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 189,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,227.92/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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