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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 578.56 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 578.56 and 321.81 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 578.56 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/578.56 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 578.56 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 186,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,184.02/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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