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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 575.49 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 575.49 and 329.80 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 575.49 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/575.49 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 575.49 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 189,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,796.60/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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