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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 578.68 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 578.68 and 321.89 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 578.68 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/578.68 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 578.68 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 186,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,271.31/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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