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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 580.68 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 580.68 and 302.85 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 580.68 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/580.68 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 580.68 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 175,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,858.94/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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