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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 573.74 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 573.74 and 322.24 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 573.74 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/573.74 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 573.74 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 184,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,881.98/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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