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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 586.29 and 319.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 586.29 and 319.73 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 586.29 = 319.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/586.29 = 319.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 586.29 × 319.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 187,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,457.17/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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