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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 584.28 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 584.28 and 306.05 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 584.28 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/584.28 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 584.28 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 178,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,815.97/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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