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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 579.99 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 579.99 and 354.22 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 579.99 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/579.99 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 579.99 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 205,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,441.16/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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