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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 584.57 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 584.57 and 305.51 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 584.57 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/584.57 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 584.57 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 178,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,594.21/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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