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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 572.70 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 572.70 and 327.98 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 572.70 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/572.70 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 572.70 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 187,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,834.15/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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