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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 579.84 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 579.84 and 303.92 is: 419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 579.84 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/579.84 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 579.84 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 176,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,224.97/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.02

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