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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 572.98 and 332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 572.98 and 332.59 is: 458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 572.98 = 332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/572.98 = 332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 572.98 × 332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 190,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,563.72/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.66

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