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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 569.34 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 569.34 and 326.34 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 569.34 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/569.34 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 569.34 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 185,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,798.42/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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