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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.46, 609.08 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.46, 609.08 and 325.46 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.46 : 609.08 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.46/609.08 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.46x = 609.08 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.46x = 198,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,226.50/406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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