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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.35, 571.38 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.35, 571.38 and 405.41 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.35 : 571.38 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.35/571.38 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.35x = 571.38 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.35x = 231,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,643.17/414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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