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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.40 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.40 and 320.20 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.40 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.40 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.40 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 182,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,642.08/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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