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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.95, 570.57 and 343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.95, 570.57 and 343.87 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.95 : 570.57 = 343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.95/570.57 = 343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.95x = 570.57 × 343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.95x = 196,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,201.91/413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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