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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 581.43 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 581.43 and 328.23 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 581.43 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/581.43 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 581.43 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 190,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,842.77/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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