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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.70 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.70 and 348.42 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.70 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.70 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.70 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 199,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,540.13/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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