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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.79, 571.04 and 227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.79, 571.04 and 227.29 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.79 : 571.04 = 227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.79/571.04 = 227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.79x = 571.04 × 227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.79x = 129,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,791.68/413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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