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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 604.70 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 604.70 and 321.91 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 604.70 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/604.70 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 604.70 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 194,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,657.06/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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