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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 577.29 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 577.29 and 319.87 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 577.29 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/577.29 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 577.29 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 184,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,657.75/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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