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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 584.66 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 584.66 and 350.46 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 584.66 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/584.66 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 584.66 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 204,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,900.82/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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