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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 565.93 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 565.93 and 316.47 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 565.93 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/565.93 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 565.93 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 179,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,099.87/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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