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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 584.71 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 584.71 and 324.21 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 584.71 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/584.71 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 584.71 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 189,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,568.83/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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