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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 570.80 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 570.80 and 309.08 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 570.80 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/570.80 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 570.80 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 176,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,423.33/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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