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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 580.19 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 580.19 and 332.29 is: 458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 580.19 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/580.19 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 580.19 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 192,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,791.34/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.18

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