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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 580.59 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 580.59 and 323.04 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 580.59 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/580.59 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 580.59 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 187,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,553.79/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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