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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 606.32 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 606.32 and 327.17 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 606.32 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/606.32 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 606.32 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 198,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,370.82/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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