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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.85, 562.79 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.85, 562.79 and 230.83 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.85 : 562.79 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.85/562.79 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.85x = 562.79 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.85x = 129,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,910.10/407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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