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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 609.63 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 609.63 and 324.88 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 609.63 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/609.63 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 609.63 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 198,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,056.59/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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