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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 584.62 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 584.62 and 313.98 is: 432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 584.62 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/584.62 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 584.62 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 183,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,556.01/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.26

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