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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 574.13 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 574.13 and 323.13 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 574.13 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/574.13 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 574.13 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 185,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,517.01/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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