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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.69, 567.21 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.69, 567.21 and 318.55 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.69 : 567.21 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.69/567.21 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.69x = 567.21 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.69x = 180,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,680.32/410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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