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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 577.17 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 577.17 and 302.46 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 577.17 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/577.17 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 577.17 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 174,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,570.84/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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