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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.69, 566.82 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.69, 566.82 and 317.22 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.69 : 566.82 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.69/566.82 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.69x = 566.82 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.69x = 179,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,806.64/410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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