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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 584.70 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 584.70 and 320.28 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 584.70 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/584.70 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 584.70 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 187,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,267.72/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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