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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 584.89 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 584.89 and 340.43 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 584.89 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/584.89 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 584.89 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 199,110.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,110.33/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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