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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.64 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.64 and 394.32 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.64 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.64 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.64 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 230,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,535.24/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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