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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 565.04 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 565.04 and 311.99 is: 429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 565.04 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/565.04 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 565.04 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 176,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,284.78/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.31

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