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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 605.59 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 605.59 and 327.70 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 605.59 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/605.59 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 605.59 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 198,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,451.84/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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