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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 606.72 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 606.72 and 327.72 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 606.72 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/606.72 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 606.72 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 198,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,834.28/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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