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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 580.59 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 580.59 and 328.16 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 580.59 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/580.59 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 580.59 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 190,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,526.41/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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