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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 574.46 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 574.46 and 332.65 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 574.46 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/574.46 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 574.46 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 191,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,094.12/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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