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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 565.97 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 565.97 and 316.91 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 565.97 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/565.97 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 565.97 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 179,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,357.14/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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