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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 561.06 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 561.06 and 318.15 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 561.06 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/561.06 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 561.06 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 178,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,501.24/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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