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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 570.83 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 570.83 and 326.61 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 570.83 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/570.83 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 570.83 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 186,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,437.15/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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