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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 564.86 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 564.86 and 351.51 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 564.86 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/564.86 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 564.86 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 198,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,556.97/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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