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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 584.75 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 584.75 and 313.41 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 584.75 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/584.75 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 584.75 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 183,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,267.83/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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