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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 581.58 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 581.58 and 304.46 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 581.58 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/581.58 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 581.58 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 177,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,067.12/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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