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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 580.80 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 580.80 and 410.16 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 580.80 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/580.80 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 580.80 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 238,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,220.93/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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