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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 571.32 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 571.32 and 326.98 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 571.32 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/571.32 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 571.32 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 186,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,810.21/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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