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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 583.22 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 583.22 and 412.43 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 583.22 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/583.22 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 583.22 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 240,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,539.91/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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