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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 569.46 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 569.46 and 325.54 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 569.46 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/569.46 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 569.46 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 185,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,382.01/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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