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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 581.55 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 581.55 and 328.93 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 581.55 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/581.55 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 581.55 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 191,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,289.24/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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