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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 571.39 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 571.39 and 309.45 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 571.39 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/571.39 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 571.39 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 176,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,818.00/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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