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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 580.86 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 580.86 and 304.38 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 580.86 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/580.86 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 580.86 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 176,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,802.17/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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