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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 570.94 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 570.94 and 303.46 is: 418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 570.94 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/570.94 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 570.94 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 173,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,257.45/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.82

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