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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 577.44 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 577.44 and 325.96 is: 450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 577.44 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/577.44 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 577.44 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 188,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,220.90/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.16

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