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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 579.37 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 579.37 and 326.72 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 579.37 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/579.37 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 579.37 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 189,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,291.77/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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