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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 566.82 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 566.82 and 328.32 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 566.82 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/566.82 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 566.82 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 186,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,098.34/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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