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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 571.42 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 571.42 and 303.68 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 571.42 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/571.42 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 571.42 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 173,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,528.83/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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