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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 566.16 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 566.16 and 307.04 is: 423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 566.16 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/566.16 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 566.16 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 173,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,833.77/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.98

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