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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.28, 562.44 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.28, 562.44 and 325.30 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.28 : 562.44 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.28/562.44 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.28x = 562.44 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.28x = 182,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,961.73/408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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