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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 560.82 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 560.82 and 408.42 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 560.82 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/560.82 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 560.82 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 229,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,050.10/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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