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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 564.33 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 564.33 and 326.15 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 564.33 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/564.33 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 564.33 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 184,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,056.23/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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