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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.49, 570.79 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.49, 570.79 and 308.91 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.49 : 570.79 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.49/570.79 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.49x = 570.79 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.49x = 176,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,322.74/413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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