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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 559.98 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 559.98 and 323.52 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 559.98 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/559.98 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 559.98 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 181,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,164.73/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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