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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 579.40 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 579.40 and 302.80 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 579.40 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/579.40 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 579.40 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 175,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,442.32/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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