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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 564.98 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 564.98 and 326.63 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 564.98 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/564.98 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 564.98 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 184,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,539.20/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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