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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 571.79 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 571.79 and 351.95 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 571.79 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/571.79 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 571.79 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 201,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,243.53/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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