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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 581.25 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 581.25 and 316.80 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 581.25 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/581.25 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 581.25 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 184,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,141.19/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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