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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.17, 564.77 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.17, 564.77 and 304.37 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.17 : 564.77 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.17/564.77 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.17x = 564.77 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.17x = 171,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,896.98/409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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