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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 567.69 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 567.69 and 318.16 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 567.69 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/567.69 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 567.69 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 180,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,616.25/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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