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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 566.28 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 566.28 and 331.77 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 566.28 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/566.28 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 566.28 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 187,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,873.64/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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