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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 582.48 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 582.48 and 329.74 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 582.48 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/582.48 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 582.48 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 192,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,065.50/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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