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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 608.15 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 608.15 and 328.59 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 608.15 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/608.15 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 608.15 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 199,827.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,827.32/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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