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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 572.22 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 572.22 and 337.80 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 572.22 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/572.22 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 572.22 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 193,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,295.92/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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