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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.10, 566.78 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.10, 566.78 and 316.66 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.10 : 566.78 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.10/566.78 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.10x = 566.78 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.10x = 179,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,476.55/411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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