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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 577.06 and 300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 577.06 and 300.23 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 577.06 = 300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/577.06 = 300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 577.06 × 300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 173,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,250.72/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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