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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 571.94 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 571.94 and 331.50 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 571.94 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/571.94 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 571.94 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 189,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,598.11/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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