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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 578.37 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 578.37 and 403.80 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 578.37 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/578.37 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 578.37 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 233,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,543.79/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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