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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 583.83 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 583.83 and 409.18 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 583.83 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/583.83 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 583.83 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 238,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,891.56/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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