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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 584.88 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 584.88 and 306.06 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 584.88 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/584.88 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 584.88 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 179,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,008.37/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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