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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 572.14 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 572.14 and 330.24 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 572.14 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/572.14 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 572.14 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 188,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,943.51/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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