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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 604.13 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 604.13 and 321.53 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 604.13 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/604.13 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 604.13 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 194,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,248.23/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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