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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 578.69 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 578.69 and 321.89 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 578.69 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/578.69 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 578.69 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 186,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,270.02/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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