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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 578.53 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 578.53 and 302.82 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 578.53 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/578.53 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 578.53 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 175,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,190.45/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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