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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.90, 563.03 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.90, 563.03 and 302.96 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.90 : 563.03 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.90/563.03 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.90x = 563.03 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.90x = 170,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,573.51/407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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