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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 563.25 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 563.25 and 302.95 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 563.25 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/563.25 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 563.25 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 170,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,636.59/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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