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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.82, 576.63 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.82, 576.63 and 301.45 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.82 : 576.63 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.82/576.63 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.82x = 576.63 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.82x = 173,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,822.23/417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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