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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.00 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.00 and 304.43 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.00 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.00 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.00 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 174,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,129.58/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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