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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 564.87 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 564.87 and 322.16 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 564.87 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/564.87 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 564.87 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 181,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,978.52/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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