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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 571.14 and 308.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 571.14 and 308.65 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 571.14 = 308.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/571.14 = 308.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 571.14 × 308.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 176,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,282.36/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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