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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 578.61 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 578.61 and 303.03 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 578.61 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/578.61 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 578.61 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 175,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,336.19/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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