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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 584.33 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 584.33 and 409.65 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 584.33 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/584.33 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 584.33 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 239,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,368.74/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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