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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 580.95 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 580.95 and 322.26 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 580.95 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/580.95 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 580.95 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 187,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,216.95/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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