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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 582.81 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 582.81 and 408.18 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 582.81 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/582.81 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 582.81 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 237,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,891.39/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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