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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 580.86 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 580.86 and 351.09 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 580.86 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/580.86 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 580.86 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 203,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,934.14/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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