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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 570.84 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 570.84 and 321.10 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 570.84 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/570.84 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 570.84 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 183,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,298.08/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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