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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 563.43 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 563.43 and 325.02 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 563.43 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/563.43 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 563.43 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 183,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,126.02/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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