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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 578.88 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 578.88 and 301.39 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 578.88 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/578.88 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 578.88 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 174,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,467.20/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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