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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 579.06 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 579.06 and 336.96 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 579.06 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/579.06 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 579.06 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 195,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,120.06/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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