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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 563.81 and 315.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 563.81 and 315.43 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 563.81 = 315.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/563.81 = 315.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 563.81 × 315.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 177,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,841.01/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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