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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 577.45 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 577.45 and 302.19 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 577.45 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/577.45 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 577.45 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 174,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,499.62/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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