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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 581.78 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 581.78 and 322.76 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 581.78 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/581.78 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 581.78 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 187,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,775.31/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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