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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.78, 573.47 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.78, 573.47 and 332.75 is: 458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.78 : 573.47 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.78/573.47 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.78x = 573.47 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.78x = 190,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,822.14/415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.95

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