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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 570.68 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 570.68 and 289.46 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 570.68 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/570.68 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 570.68 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 165,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,189.03/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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