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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.39, 560.73 and 323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.39, 560.73 and 323.77 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.39 : 560.73 = 323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.39/560.73 = 323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.39x = 560.73 × 323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.39x = 181,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,547.55/406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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