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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 570.96 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 570.96 and 320.74 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 570.96 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/570.96 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 570.96 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 183,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,129.71/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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