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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.10 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.10 and 303.63 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.10 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.10 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.10 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 173,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,401.57/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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