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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 584.52 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 584.52 and 340.98 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 584.52 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/584.52 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 584.52 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 199,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,309.63/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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