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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 570.56 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 570.56 and 315.80 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 570.56 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/570.56 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 570.56 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 180,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,180.78/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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