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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.44 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.44 and 296.90 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.44 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.44 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.44 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 169,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,957.44/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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