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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.78, 574.89 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.78, 574.89 and 306.26 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.78 : 574.89 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.78/574.89 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.78x = 574.89 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.78x = 176,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,065.81/416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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