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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 617.44 and 381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 617.44 and 381.14 is: 568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 617.44 = 381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/617.44 = 381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 617.44 × 381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 235,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,331.08/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.84

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