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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.87, 580.49 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.87, 580.49 and 324.70 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.87 : 580.49 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.87/580.49 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.87x = 580.49 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.87x = 188,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,482.20/420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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