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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 570.65 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 570.65 and 301.86 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 570.65 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/570.65 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 570.65 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 172,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,253.70/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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