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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 580.25 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 580.25 and 327.68 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 580.25 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/580.25 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 580.25 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 190,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,136.32/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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