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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 583.38 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 583.38 and 305.12 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 583.38 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/583.38 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 583.38 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 177,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,997.99/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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