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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 564.46 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 564.46 and 304.65 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 564.46 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/564.46 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 564.46 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 171,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,961.22/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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