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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 563.63 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 563.63 and 302.04 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 563.63 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/563.63 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 563.63 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 170,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,237.30/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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