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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.31 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.31 and 317.16 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.31 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.31 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.31 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 179,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,610.88/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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