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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 563.46 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 563.46 and 309.96 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 563.46 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/563.46 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 563.46 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 174,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,650.06/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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