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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 564.32 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 564.32 and 315.72 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 564.32 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/564.32 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 564.32 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 178,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,167.11/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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