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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.97, 572.44 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.97, 572.44 and 316.55 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.97 : 572.44 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.97/572.44 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.97x = 572.44 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.97x = 181,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,206.52/414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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