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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 584.61 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 584.61 and 350.19 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 584.61 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/584.61 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 584.61 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 204,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,724.58/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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