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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 572.51 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 572.51 and 316.92 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 572.51 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/572.51 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 572.51 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 181,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,439.87/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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