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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 581.23 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 581.23 and 322.56 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 581.23 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/581.23 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 581.23 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 187,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,481.55/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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