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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 571.44 and 331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 571.44 and 331.37 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 571.44 = 331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/571.44 = 331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 571.44 × 331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 189,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,355.22/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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