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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 575.70 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 575.70 and 413.48 is: 571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 575.70 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/575.70 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 575.70 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 238,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,040.44/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.22

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