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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 575.58 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 575.58 and 322.21 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 575.58 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/575.58 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 575.58 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 185,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,457.63/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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