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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 576.78 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 576.78 and 302 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 576.78 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/576.78 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 576.78 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 174,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,187.56/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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