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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 571.54 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 571.54 and 302.35 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 571.54 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/571.54 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 571.54 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 172,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,805.12/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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