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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 568.28 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 568.28 and 318.46 is: 439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 568.28 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/568.28 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 568.28 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 180,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,974.45/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.96

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