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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 580.79 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 580.79 and 322.67 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 580.79 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/580.79 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 580.79 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 187,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398.99/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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