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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 571.66 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 571.66 and 341.42 is: 470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 571.66 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/571.66 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 571.66 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 195,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,172.45/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.38

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