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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 563.05 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 563.05 and 314.81 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 563.05 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/563.05 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 563.05 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 177,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,253.77/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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