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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 584.10 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 584.10 and 350.46 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 584.10 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/584.10 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 584.10 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 204,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,703.69/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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