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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.63, 568.32 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.63, 568.32 and 318.21 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.63 : 568.32 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.63/568.32 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.63x = 568.32 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.63x = 180,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,845.11/411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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