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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 575.88 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 575.88 and 301.06 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 575.88 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/575.88 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 575.88 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 173,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,374.43/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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