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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 580.50 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 580.50 and 322.76 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 580.50 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/580.50 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 580.50 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 187,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,362.18/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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