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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 571.47 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 571.47 and 316.18 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 571.47 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/571.47 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 571.47 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 180,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,687.38/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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