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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.86 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.86 and 326.60 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.86 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.86 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.86 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 186,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,769.48/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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