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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 568.31 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 568.31 and 329.51 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 568.31 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/568.31 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 568.31 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 187,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,266.07/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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