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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.78, 581.70 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.78, 581.70 and 334.30 is: 461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.78 : 581.70 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.78/581.70 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.78x = 581.70 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.78x = 194,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,462.31/421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.05

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