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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 583.11 and 304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 583.11 and 304.33 is: 420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 583.11 = 304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/583.11 = 304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 583.11 × 304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 177,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,456.41/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.56

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