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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 571.13 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 571.13 and 315.92 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 571.13 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/571.13 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 571.13 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 180,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,426.95/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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