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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 579.30 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 579.30 and 414.30 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 579.30 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/579.30 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 579.30 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 240,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,003.99/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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