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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 559.74 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 559.74 and 322.35 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 559.74 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/559.74 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 559.74 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 180,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,433.30/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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