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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.67 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.67 and 329.89 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.67 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.67 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.67 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 190,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,564.46/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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