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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 571.68 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 571.68 and 283.53 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 571.68 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/571.68 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 571.68 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 162,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,088.43/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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