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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 570.51 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 570.51 and 398.94 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 570.51 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/570.51 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 570.51 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 227,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,599.26/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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