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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 610.23 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 610.23 and 325.94 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 610.23 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/610.23 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 610.23 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 198,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,898.37/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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