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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 572.40 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 572.40 and 316.56 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 572.40 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/572.40 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 572.40 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 181,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,198.94/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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