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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 566.49 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 566.49 and 327.93 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 566.49 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/566.49 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 566.49 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 185,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,768.45/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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