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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 564.03 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 564.03 and 297.81 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 564.03 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/564.03 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 564.03 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 167,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,973.77/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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