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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 566.22 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 566.22 and 305.02 is: 421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 566.22 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/566.22 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 566.22 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 172,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,708.42/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.47

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