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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 579.20 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 579.20 and 321.48 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 579.20 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/579.20 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 579.20 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 186,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,199.61/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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