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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 577.48 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 577.48 and 302.48 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 577.48 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/577.48 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 577.48 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 174,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,676.15/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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