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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.85, 580.33 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.85, 580.33 and 332.18 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.85 : 580.33 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.85/580.33 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.85x = 580.33 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.85x = 192,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,774.02/420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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