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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 579.54 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 579.54 and 303.14 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 579.54 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/579.54 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 579.54 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 175,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,681.76/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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