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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 581.46 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 581.46 and 328.12 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 581.46 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/581.46 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 581.46 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 190,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,788.66/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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