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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 560.33 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 560.33 and 318.47 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 560.33 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/560.33 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 560.33 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 178,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,443.90/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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