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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 575.14 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 575.14 and 328.59 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 575.14 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/575.14 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 575.14 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 188,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,980.73/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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