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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.19, 572.13 and 331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.19, 572.13 and 331.87 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.19 : 572.13 = 331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.19/572.13 = 331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.19x = 572.13 × 331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.19x = 189,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,872.78/414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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