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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 580.91 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 580.91 and 322.72 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 580.91 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/580.91 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 580.91 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 187,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,468.21/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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