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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 566.82 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 566.82 and 323.48 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 566.82 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/566.82 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 566.82 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 183,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,354.93/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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