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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 565.04 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 565.04 and 326.70 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 565.04 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/565.04 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 565.04 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 184,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,599.38/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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