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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 569.60 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 569.60 and 418.40 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 569.60 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/569.60 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 569.60 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 238,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,320.64/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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