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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 579.04 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 579.04 and 303 is: 418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 579.04 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/579.04 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 579.04 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 175,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,449.12/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.09

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