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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 583.11 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 583.11 and 334.32 is: 460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 583.11 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/583.11 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 583.11 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 194,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,945.34/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.85

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