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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 571.64 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 571.64 and 331.59 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 571.64 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/571.64 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 571.64 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 189,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,548.45/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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