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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 563.43 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 563.43 and 320.52 is: 442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 563.43 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/563.43 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 563.43 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 180,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,590.58/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.10

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