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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 572.70 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 572.70 and 316.52 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 572.70 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/572.70 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 572.70 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 181,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,271.00/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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