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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.42 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.42 and 323.38 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.42 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.42 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.42 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 188,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,019.60/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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