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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 584.46 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 584.46 and 336.03 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 584.46 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/584.46 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 584.46 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 196,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,396.09/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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