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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 585.52 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 585.52 and 318.89 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 585.52 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/585.52 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 585.52 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 186,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,713.55/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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