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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 565.48 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 565.48 and 312.16 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 565.48 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/565.48 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 565.48 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 176,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,520.24/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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