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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 578.97 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 578.97 and 303.30 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 578.97 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/578.97 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 578.97 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 175,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,601.60/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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