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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 585 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 585 and 350.46 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 585 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/585 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 585 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 205,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,019.10/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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