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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 565.47 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 565.47 and 316.71 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 565.47 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/565.47 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 565.47 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 179,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,090.00/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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