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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.80, 580.90 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.80, 580.90 and 327.32 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.80 : 580.90 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.80/580.90 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.80x = 580.90 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.80x = 190,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,140.19/420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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