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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 564.60 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 564.60 and 322.16 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 564.60 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/564.60 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 564.60 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 181,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,891.54/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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