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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 585.09 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 585.09 and 306.35 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 585.09 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/585.09 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 585.09 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 179,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,239.40/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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