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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 566.76 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 566.76 and 300.43 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 566.76 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/566.76 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 566.76 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 170,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,271.71/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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