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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 578.46 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 578.46 and 301.98 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 578.46 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/578.46 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 578.46 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 174,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,683.35/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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