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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.94, 576.45 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.94, 576.45 and 301.54 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.94 : 576.45 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.94/576.45 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.94x = 576.45 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.94x = 173,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,822.73/417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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