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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.99, 566.92 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.99, 566.92 and 300.33 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.99 : 566.92 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.99/566.92 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.99x = 566.92 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.99x = 170,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,263.08/410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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