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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.24 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.24 and 318.48 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.24 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.24 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.24 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 183,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,202.44/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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