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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 584.54 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 584.54 and 318.42 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 584.54 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/584.54 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 584.54 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 186,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,129.23/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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