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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.08, 567.74 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.08, 567.74 and 318.93 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.08 : 567.74 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.08/567.74 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.08x = 567.74 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.08x = 181,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071.18/411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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