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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 579.64 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 579.64 and 332.34 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 579.64 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/579.64 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 579.64 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 192,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,637.56/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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