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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 584.98 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 584.98 and 331.48 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 584.98 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/584.98 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 584.98 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 193,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,909.17/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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