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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 577.66 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 577.66 and 313.48 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 577.66 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/577.66 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 577.66 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 181,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,085.31/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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