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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 562.92 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 562.92 and 314.98 is: 434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 562.92 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/562.92 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 562.92 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 177,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,308.54/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.35

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