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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.35, 574.64 and 306.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.35, 574.64 and 306.39 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.35 : 574.64 = 306.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.35/574.64 = 306.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.35x = 574.64 × 306.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.35x = 176,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,063.95/416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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