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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.61, 564.87 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.61, 564.87 and 316.20 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.61 : 564.87 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.61/564.87 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.61x = 564.87 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.61x = 178,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,611.89/409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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