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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 584.82 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 584.82 and 307.56 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 584.82 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/584.82 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 584.82 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 179,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867.24/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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