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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 564 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 564 and 326.08 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 564 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/564 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 564 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 183,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,909.12/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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