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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 576.72 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 576.72 and 398.34 is: 548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 576.72 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/576.72 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 576.72 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 229,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,730.64/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.47

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