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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 572.95 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 572.95 and 332.35 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 572.95 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/572.95 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 572.95 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 190,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,417.67/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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