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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 577.62 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 577.62 and 306.54 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 577.62 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/577.62 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 577.62 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 177,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,063.63/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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