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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.05, 577.49 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.05, 577.49 and 302.22 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.05 : 577.49 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.05/577.49 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.05x = 577.49 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.05x = 174,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,529.03/418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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