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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 606.70 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 606.70 and 327.88 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 606.70 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/606.70 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 606.70 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 198,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,924.80/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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