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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.47, 570.61 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.47, 570.61 and 236.46 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.47 : 570.61 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.47/570.61 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.47x = 570.61 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.47x = 134,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,925.85/413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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