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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 578.54 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 578.54 and 325.61 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 578.54 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/578.54 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 578.54 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 188,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,373.89/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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