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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.27, 577.80 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.27, 577.80 and 302.44 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.27 : 577.80 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.27/577.80 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.27x = 577.80 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.27x = 174,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,749.83/418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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