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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 579.42 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 579.42 and 322.11 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 579.42 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/579.42 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 579.42 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 186,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,636.98/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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