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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 577.20 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 577.20 and 300.44 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 577.20 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/577.20 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 577.20 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 173,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,413.97/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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