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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 559.53 and 322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 559.53 and 322.69 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 559.53 = 322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/559.53 = 322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 559.53 × 322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 180,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,554.74/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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