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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 571.38 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 571.38 and 340.70 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 571.38 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/571.38 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 571.38 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 194,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,669.17/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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