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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 572.28 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 572.28 and 341.42 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 572.28 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/572.28 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 572.28 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 195,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,387.84/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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