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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 570.50 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 570.50 and 320.51 is: 441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 570.50 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/570.50 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 570.50 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 182,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,847.70/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.57

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