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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 576.90 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 576.90 and 300.53 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 576.90 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/576.90 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 576.90 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 173,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,375.76/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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