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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 570.45 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 570.45 and 359.02 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 570.45 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/570.45 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 570.45 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 204,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,802.96/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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