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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 559.14 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 559.14 and 322.31 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 559.14 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/559.14 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 559.14 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 180,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,216.60/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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