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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 578.88 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 578.88 and 418.98 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 578.88 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/578.88 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 578.88 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 242,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,537.57/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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