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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 563.67 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 563.67 and 320.94 is: 442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 563.67 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/563.67 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 563.67 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 180,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,904.25/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.81

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