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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.54 and 339.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.54 and 339.86 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.54 = 339.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.54 = 339.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.54 × 339.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 198,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,321.90/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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