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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 584.52 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 584.52 and 341.06 is: 470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 584.52 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/584.52 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 584.52 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 199,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,356.39/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.07

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