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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 578.34 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 578.34 and 301.12 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 578.34 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/578.34 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 578.34 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 174,148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,148.29/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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