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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 565.79 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 565.79 and 321.47 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 565.79 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/565.79 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 565.79 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 181,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,882.20/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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