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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 575.88 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 575.88 and 329.04 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 575.88 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/575.88 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 575.88 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 189,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,487.56/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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