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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 585.36 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 585.36 and 314.01 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 585.36 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/585.36 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 585.36 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 183,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,808.89/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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