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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.47, 575.61 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.47, 575.61 and 354.32 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.47 : 575.61 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.47/575.61 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.47x = 575.61 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.47x = 203,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,951.32/417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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