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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 581.13 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 581.13 and 328.02 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 581.13 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/581.13 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 581.13 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 190,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,622.26/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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