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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 572.87 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 572.87 and 326.26 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 572.87 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/572.87 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 572.87 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 186,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,906.10/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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