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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 574.43 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 574.43 and 300.08 is: 413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 574.43 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/574.43 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 574.43 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 172,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,370.58/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.91

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