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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.31 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.31 and 325.22 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.31 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.31 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.31 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 187,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,748.25/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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