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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 571.62 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 571.62 and 325.77 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 571.62 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/571.62 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 571.62 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 186,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,216.65/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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