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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 569.38 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 569.38 and 328.25 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 569.38 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/569.38 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 569.38 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 186,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,896.14/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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