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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 564.80 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 564.80 and 408.20 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 564.80 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/564.80 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 564.80 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 230,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,546.50/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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