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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 561.09 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 561.09 and 319.87 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 561.09 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/561.09 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 561.09 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 179,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,475.86/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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