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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 564.18 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 564.18 and 326.17 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 564.18 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/564.18 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 564.18 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 184,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,018.13/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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