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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 577.45 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 577.45 and 320.80 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 577.45 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/577.45 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 577.45 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 185,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,245.96/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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