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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 570.97 and 289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 570.97 and 289.91 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 570.97 = 289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/570.97 = 289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 570.97 × 289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 165,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,529.91/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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