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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 644.08 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 644.08 and 409.56 is: 563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 644.08 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/644.08 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 644.08 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 263,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,789.40/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.87

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