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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 580.19 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 580.19 and 322.86 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 580.19 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/580.19 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 580.19 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 187,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,320.14/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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