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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 580.97 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 580.97 and 418.04 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 580.97 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/580.97 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 580.97 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 242,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,868.70/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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