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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 583.92 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 583.92 and 340.62 is: 469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 583.92 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/583.92 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 583.92 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 198,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,894.83/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.63

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