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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 578.13 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 578.13 and 325.32 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 578.13 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/578.13 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 578.13 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 188,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,077.25/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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