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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 564.64 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 564.64 and 284.99 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 564.64 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/564.64 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 564.64 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 160,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,913.22/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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