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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.50, 580.47 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.50, 580.47 and 320.93 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.50 : 580.47 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.50/580.47 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.50x = 580.47 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.50x = 186,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,290.24/420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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