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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 574.26 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 574.26 and 329.12 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 574.26 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/574.26 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 574.26 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 189,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,000.45/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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