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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.43 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.43 and 326.63 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.43 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.43 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.43 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 182,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,400.57/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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