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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.79, 571.08 and 315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.79, 571.08 and 315.37 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.79 : 571.08 = 315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.79/571.08 = 315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.79x = 571.08 × 315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.79x = 180,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,101.50/413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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