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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 580.53 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 580.53 and 323.23 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 580.53 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/580.53 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 580.53 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 187,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,644.71/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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