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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.41, 562.48 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.41, 562.48 and 313.97 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.41 : 562.48 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.41/562.48 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.41x = 562.48 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.41x = 176,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,598.25/407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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