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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 579.58 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 579.58 and 322.04 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 579.58 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/579.58 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 579.58 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 186,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,647.94/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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