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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.70, 573.18 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.70, 573.18 and 332.74 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.70 : 573.18 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.70/573.18 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.70x = 573.18 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.70x = 190,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,719.38/415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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