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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 583.56 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 583.56 and 312.54 is: 430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 583.56 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/583.56 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 583.56 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 182,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,385.84/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.91

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