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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 579.88 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 579.88 and 327.24 is: 451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 579.88 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/579.88 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 579.88 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 189,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,759.93/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.29

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