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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 571.97 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 571.97 and 327.26 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 571.97 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/571.97 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 571.97 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 187,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,178.41/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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