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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 572.73 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 572.73 and 302.97 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 572.73 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/572.73 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 572.73 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 173,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,518.65/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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