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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 566.46 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 566.46 and 332.01 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 566.46 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/566.46 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 566.46 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 188,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,070.38/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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