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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 560.07 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 560.07 and 323.04 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 560.07 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/560.07 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 560.07 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 180,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,925.01/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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