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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 570.04 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 570.04 and 302.68 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 570.04 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/570.04 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 570.04 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 172,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539.71/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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