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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 571.93 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 571.93 and 331.80 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 571.93 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/571.93 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 571.93 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 189,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,766.37/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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