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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.31, 580.96 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.31, 580.96 and 332.64 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.31 : 580.96 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.31/580.96 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.31x = 580.96 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.31x = 193,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,250.53/421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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