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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 584.33 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 584.33 and 313.35 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 584.33 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/584.33 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 584.33 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 183,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,098.24/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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