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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 580.24 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 580.24 and 304.48 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 580.24 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/580.24 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 580.24 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 176,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,671.48/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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