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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 570.96 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 570.96 and 303.48 is: 418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 570.96 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/570.96 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 570.96 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 173,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,274.94/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.90

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