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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 566.73 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 566.73 and 322.56 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 566.73 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/566.73 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 566.73 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 182,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,804.43/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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