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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 572.46 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 572.46 and 352.58 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 572.46 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/572.46 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 572.46 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 201,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,837.95/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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