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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.79, 570.99 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.79, 570.99 and 227.28 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.79 : 570.99 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.79/570.99 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.79x = 570.99 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.79x = 129,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,774.61/413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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