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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.45, 564.68 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.45, 564.68 and 321.97 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.45 : 564.68 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.45/564.68 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.45x = 564.68 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.45x = 181,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,810.02/409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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