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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 580.71 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 580.71 and 303.08 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 580.71 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/580.71 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 580.71 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 176,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,001.59/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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