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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 572.18 and 336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 572.18 and 336.19 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 572.18 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/572.18 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 572.18 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 192,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,359.74/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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