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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.44 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.44 and 323.40 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.44 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.44 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.44 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 188,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,037.70/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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