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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 566.87 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 566.87 and 409.70 is: 563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 566.87 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/566.87 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 566.87 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 232,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,241.76/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.77

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