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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 581.90 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 581.90 and 303.48 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 581.90 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/581.90 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 581.90 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 176,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,595.01/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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