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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 578.88 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 578.88 and 308.97 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 578.88 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/578.88 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 578.88 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 178,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,856.55/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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