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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.86 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.86 and 310.68 is: 428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.86 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.86 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.86 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 177,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,665.46/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.77

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