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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 570.03 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 570.03 and 328.97 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 570.03 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/570.03 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 570.03 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 187,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,518.27/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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