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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.41, 584.34 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.41, 584.34 and 422.88 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.41 : 584.34 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.41/584.34 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.41x = 584.34 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.41x = 247,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,103.52/424.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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