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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.31, 571.37 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.31, 571.37 and 309.65 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.31 : 571.37 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.31/571.37 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.31x = 571.37 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.31x = 176,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,920.32/414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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