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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 575.19 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 575.19 and 406.58 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 575.19 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/575.19 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 575.19 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 233,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,857.87/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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