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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.64 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.64 and 328.48 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.64 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.64 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.64 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 191,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,057.11/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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