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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 585.01 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 585.01 and 319.56 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 585.01 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/585.01 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 585.01 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 186,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,944.20/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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