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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.21, 580.59 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.21, 580.59 and 332.54 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.21 : 580.59 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.21/580.59 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.21x = 580.59 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.21x = 193,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,069.40/421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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