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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 572.24 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 572.24 and 304.23 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 572.24 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/572.24 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 572.24 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 174,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,092.58/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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