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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 582.27 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 582.27 and 328.07 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 582.27 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/582.27 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 582.27 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 191,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,025.32/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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