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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 571.39 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 571.39 and 384.89 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 571.39 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/571.39 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 571.39 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 219,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,922.76/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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