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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 583.26 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 583.26 and 329.72 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 583.26 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/583.26 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 583.26 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 192,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,312.49/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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