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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 578.72 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 578.72 and 325.27 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 578.72 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/578.72 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 578.72 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 188,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,237.62/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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