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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.19, 571.67 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.19, 571.67 and 315.77 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.19 : 571.67 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.19/571.67 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.19x = 571.67 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.19x = 180,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,514.66/414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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