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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 578.85 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 578.85 and 325.83 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 578.85 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/578.85 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 578.85 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 188,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,606.70/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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