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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 609.30 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 609.30 and 423.24 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 609.30 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/609.30 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 609.30 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 257,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,880.13/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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