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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 566.59 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 566.59 and 323.41 is: 445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 566.59 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/566.59 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 566.59 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 183,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,240.87/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.96

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