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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 570.09 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 570.09 and 325.50 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 570.09 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/570.09 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 570.09 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 185,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,564.30/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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