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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 570.92 and 331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 570.92 and 331.42 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 570.92 = 331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/570.92 = 331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 570.92 × 331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 189,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214.31/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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