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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 572.72 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 572.72 and 304.32 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 572.72 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/572.72 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 572.72 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 174,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,290.15/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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