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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.43, 564.42 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.43, 564.42 and 303.67 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.43 : 564.42 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.43/564.42 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.43x = 564.42 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.43x = 171,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,397.42/408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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