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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.22, 564.33 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.22, 564.33 and 315.82 is: 435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.22 : 564.33 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.22/564.33 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.22x = 564.33 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.22x = 178,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,225.42/409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.53

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