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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 578.31 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 578.31 and 321.04 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 578.31 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/578.31 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 578.31 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 185,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,660.64/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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