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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 564.82 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 564.82 and 316.36 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 564.82 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/564.82 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 564.82 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 178,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,682.05/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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