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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 573.29 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 573.29 and 414.76 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 573.29 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/573.29 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 573.29 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 237,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,777.76/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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