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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 562.30 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 562.30 and 320.14 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 562.30 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/562.30 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 562.30 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 180,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,014.72/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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