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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 564.48 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 564.48 and 315.92 is: 435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 564.48 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/564.48 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 564.48 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 178,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,331.93/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.68

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