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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 584.18 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 584.18 and 324.68 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 584.18 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/584.18 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 584.18 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 189,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,671.56/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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