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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 573.70 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 573.70 and 305.46 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 573.70 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/573.70 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 573.70 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 175,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,242.40/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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