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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 583.86 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 583.86 and 307 is: 423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 583.86 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/583.86 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 583.86 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 179,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,245.02/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.11

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