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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 578.34 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 578.34 and 302.90 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 578.34 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/578.34 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 578.34 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 175,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,179.19/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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