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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 580.91 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 580.91 and 289.44 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 580.91 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/580.91 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 580.91 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 168,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,137.14/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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