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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 571.72 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 571.72 and 315.92 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 571.72 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/571.72 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 571.72 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 180,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,617.78/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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