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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 566.85 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 566.85 and 305.87 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 566.85 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/566.85 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 566.85 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 173,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,379.58/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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