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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 571.25 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 571.25 and 321.48 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 571.25 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/571.25 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 571.25 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 183,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,646.25/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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