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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 565.23 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 565.23 and 326.87 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 565.23 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/565.23 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 565.23 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 184,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,755.41/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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