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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 570.78 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 570.78 and 344.36 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 570.78 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/570.78 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 570.78 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 196,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,553.80/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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