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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 578.24 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 578.24 and 325.45 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 578.24 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/578.24 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 578.24 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 188,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,188.21/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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