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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.41, 584.07 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.41, 584.07 and 318.31 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.41 : 584.07 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.41/584.07 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.41x = 584.07 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.41x = 185,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,917.43/423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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