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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 572.96 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 572.96 and 326.81 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 572.96 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/572.96 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 572.96 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 187,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,251.31/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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