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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 564.54 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 564.54 and 314.20 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 564.54 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/564.54 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 564.54 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 177,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,375.65/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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