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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 566.76 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 566.76 and 332.08 is: 458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 566.76 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/566.76 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 566.76 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 188,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,209.66/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.15

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