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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.96 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.96 and 317.22 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.96 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.96 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.96 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 179,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,849.47/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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