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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 572.52 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 572.52 and 304.64 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 572.52 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/572.52 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 572.52 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 174,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,412.49/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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