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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 578.84 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 578.84 and 331.94 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 578.84 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/578.84 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 578.84 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 192,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,140.15/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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