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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.79, 571.53 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.79, 571.53 and 343.09 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.79 : 571.53 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.79/571.53 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.79x = 571.53 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.79x = 196,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,083.08/414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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