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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.63, 570.62 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.63, 570.62 and 247.81 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.63 : 570.62 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.63/570.62 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.63x = 570.62 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.63x = 141,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,404.10/413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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