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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 560.59 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 560.59 and 319.01 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 560.59 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/560.59 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 560.59 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 178,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,830.22/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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