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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 573.84 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 573.84 and 328.62 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 573.84 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/573.84 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 573.84 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 188,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,575.30/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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