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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 564.49 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 564.49 and 303.95 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 564.49 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/564.49 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 564.49 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 171,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,576.82/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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