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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 603.97 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 603.97 and 321.89 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 603.97 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/603.97 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 603.97 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 194,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,408.08/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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