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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 581.76 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 581.76 and 415.46 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 581.76 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/581.76 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 581.76 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 241,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,699.46/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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