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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 571.28 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 571.28 and 320.19 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 571.28 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/571.28 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 571.28 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 182,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,916.54/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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