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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 608.76 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 608.76 and 323.08 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 608.76 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/608.76 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 608.76 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 196,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,678.18/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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