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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 566.63 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 566.63 and 317.41 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 566.63 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/566.63 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 566.63 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 179,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,853.41/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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