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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 571.32 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 571.32 and 320.85 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 571.32 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/571.32 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 571.32 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 183,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,308.02/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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