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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 602.54 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 602.54 and 321.05 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 602.54 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/602.54 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 602.54 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 193,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,440.85/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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