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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 578.12 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 578.12 and 321.48 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 578.12 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/578.12 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 578.12 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 185,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,852.41/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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