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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.89, 565.17 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.89, 565.17 and 326.93 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.89 : 565.17 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.89/565.17 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.89x = 565.17 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.89x = 184,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,771.03/409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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