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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 564.78 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 564.78 and 304.64 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 564.78 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/564.78 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 564.78 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 172,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,054.54/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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