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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 583.56 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 583.56 and 344.80 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 583.56 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/583.56 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 583.56 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 201,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,211.49/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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