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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 577.90 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 577.90 and 308.45 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 577.90 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/577.90 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 577.90 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 178,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,253.26/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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