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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 566.29 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 566.29 and 327.75 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 566.29 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/566.29 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 566.29 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 185,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,601.55/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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