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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 564.83 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 564.83 and 315.68 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 564.83 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/564.83 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 564.83 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 178,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,305.53/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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