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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.62 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.62 and 331.56 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.62 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.62 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.62 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 191,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,515.69/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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