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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.81, 574.81 and 312.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.81, 574.81 and 312.15 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.81 : 574.81 = 312.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.81/574.81 = 312.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.81x = 574.81 × 312.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.81x = 179,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,426.94/416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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