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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.30, 570.44 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.30, 570.44 and 282.49 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.30 : 570.44 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.30/570.44 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.30x = 570.44 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.30x = 161,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,139.33/413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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