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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 584.13 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 584.13 and 318.40 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 584.13 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/584.13 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 584.13 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 185,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,986.99/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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