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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 570.69 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 570.69 and 386.46 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 570.69 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/570.69 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 570.69 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 220,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,548.86/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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