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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 562.77 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 562.77 and 314.46 is: 434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 562.77 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/562.77 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 562.77 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 176,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,968.65/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.45

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