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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 575.64 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 575.64 and 329.85 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 575.64 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/575.64 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 575.64 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 189,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,874.85/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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