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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.99, 564.12 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.99, 564.12 and 341.51 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.99 : 564.12 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.99/564.12 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.99x = 564.12 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.99x = 192,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,649.80/408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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