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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.27, 578.39 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.27, 578.39 and 320.85 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.27 : 578.39 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.27/578.39 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.27x = 578.39 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.27x = 185,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,576.43/419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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