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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 564.44 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 564.44 and 315.89 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 564.44 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/564.44 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 564.44 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 178,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,300.95/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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