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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.45 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.45 and 296.91 is: 409.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.45 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.45 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.45 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 169,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,966.13/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.64

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