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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.35, 608.33 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.35, 608.33 and 327.44 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.35 : 608.33 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.35/608.33 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.35x = 608.33 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.35x = 199,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,191.58/405.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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