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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 574.76 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 574.76 and 306.56 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 574.76 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/574.76 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 574.76 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 176,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,198.43/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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