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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 584.98 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 584.98 and 335.52 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 584.98 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/584.98 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 584.98 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 196,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,271.65/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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