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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 571.61 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 571.61 and 325.87 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 571.61 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/571.61 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 571.61 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 186,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,269.94/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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