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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 574.50 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 574.50 and 323.55 is: 446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 574.50 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/574.50 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 574.50 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 185,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,879.48/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.24

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