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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 561.44 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 561.44 and 319.64 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 561.44 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/561.44 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 561.44 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 179,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,458.68/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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