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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 584.70 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 584.70 and 305.82 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 584.70 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/584.70 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 584.70 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 178,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,812.95/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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