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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.10, 566.19 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.10, 566.19 and 316.70 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.10 : 566.19 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.10/566.19 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.10x = 566.19 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.10x = 179,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,309.54/410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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