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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 578.70 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 578.70 and 325.73 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 578.70 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/578.70 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 578.70 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 188,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,499.95/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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