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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 580.50 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 580.50 and 408.24 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 580.50 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/580.50 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 580.50 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 236,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,983.32/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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