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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 564.88 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 564.88 and 339.15 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 564.88 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/564.88 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 564.88 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 191,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,579.05/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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