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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.83, 570.76 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.83, 570.76 and 320.86 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.83 : 570.76 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.83/570.76 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.83x = 570.76 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.83x = 183,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,134.05/413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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