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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 571.32 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 571.32 and 303.80 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 571.32 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/571.32 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 571.32 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 173,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,564.16/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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