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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 580.29 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 580.29 and 296.14 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 580.29 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/580.29 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 580.29 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 171,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,847.08/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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