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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.82 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.82 and 325.01 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.82 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.82 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.82 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 198,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,197.60/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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