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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.52, 580.82 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.52, 580.82 and 332.13 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.52 : 580.82 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.52/580.82 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.52x = 580.82 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.52x = 192,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,905.23/420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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