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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 581.07 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 581.07 and 323.19 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 581.07 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/581.07 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 581.07 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 187,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,797.23/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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