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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 571.84 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 571.84 and 315.90 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 571.84 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/571.84 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 571.84 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 180,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,644.26/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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