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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 574.82 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 574.82 and 328.24 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 574.82 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/574.82 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 574.82 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 188,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,678.92/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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