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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 604.95 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 604.95 and 321.15 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 604.95 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/604.95 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 604.95 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 194,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,279.69/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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