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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 584.72 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 584.72 and 318.69 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 584.72 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/584.72 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 584.72 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 186,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,345.88/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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