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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 565.86 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 565.86 and 332.44 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 565.86 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/565.86 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 565.86 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 188,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,114.50/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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