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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.96, 578.36 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.96, 578.36 and 332.08 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.96 : 578.36 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.96/578.36 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.96x = 578.36 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.96x = 192,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,061.79/418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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