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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 583.77 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 583.77 and 344.46 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 583.77 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/583.77 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 583.77 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 201,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,085.41/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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