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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 579.60 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 579.60 and 331.83 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 579.60 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/579.60 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 579.60 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 192,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,328.67/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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