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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 571.32 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 571.32 and 326.80 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 571.32 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/571.32 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 571.32 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 186,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,707.38/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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