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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 576.32 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 576.32 and 328.80 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 576.32 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/576.32 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 576.32 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 189,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,494.02/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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