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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 580.37 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 580.37 and 323.12 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 580.37 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/580.37 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 580.37 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 187,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,529.15/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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