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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 578.22 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 578.22 and 331.98 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 578.22 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/578.22 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 578.22 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 191,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,957.48/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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