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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 572.29 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 572.29 and 332.09 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 572.29 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/572.29 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 572.29 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 190,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,048.09/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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