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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 579.04 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 579.04 and 301.61 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 579.04 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/579.04 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 579.04 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 174,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,644.25/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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