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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 578.01 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 578.01 and 308.54 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 578.01 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/578.01 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 578.01 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 178,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,336.32/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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