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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 562.64 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 562.64 and 313.66 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 562.64 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/562.64 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 562.64 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 176,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,477.66/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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