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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 573.10 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 573.10 and 304.70 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 573.10 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/573.10 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 573.10 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 174,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,623.57/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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