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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 559.64 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 559.64 and 318.60 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 559.64 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/559.64 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 559.64 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 178,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,301.30/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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