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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 571.89 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 571.89 and 340.93 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 571.89 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/571.89 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 571.89 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 194,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974.46/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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