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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 580.29 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 580.29 and 409.05 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 580.29 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/580.29 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 580.29 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 237,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,367.62/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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