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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 581.56 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 581.56 and 323.98 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 581.56 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/581.56 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 581.56 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 188,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,413.81/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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