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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 580.70 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 580.70 and 337.97 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 580.70 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/580.70 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 580.70 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 196,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,254.59/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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