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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.41, 585.43 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.41, 585.43 and 313.84 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.41 : 585.43 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.41/585.43 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.41x = 585.43 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.41x = 183,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,731.35/424.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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