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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 580.86 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 580.86 and 316.02 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 580.86 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/580.86 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 580.86 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 183,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,563.38/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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