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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 566.98 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 566.98 and 328.25 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 566.98 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/566.98 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 566.98 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 186,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,111.78/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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