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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 573.96 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 573.96 and 323.43 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 573.96 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/573.96 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 573.96 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 185,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,635.88/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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