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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 578.82 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 578.82 and 244.80 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 578.82 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/578.82 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 578.82 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 141,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,695.14/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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