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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 570.90 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 570.90 and 359.24 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 570.90 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/570.90 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 570.90 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 205,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,090.12/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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