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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 581.64 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 581.64 and 301.68 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 581.64 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/581.64 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 581.64 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 175,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469.16/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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