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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.76, 571.98 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.76, 571.98 and 327.64 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.76 : 571.98 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.76/571.98 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.76x = 571.98 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.76x = 187,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,403.53/414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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