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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 577.56 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 577.56 and 331.30 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 577.56 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/577.56 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 577.56 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 191,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,345.63/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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