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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 580.85 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 580.85 and 303.23 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 580.85 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/580.85 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 580.85 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 176,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,131.15/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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