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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 610.37 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 610.37 and 326.52 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 610.37 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/610.37 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 610.37 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 199,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,297.60/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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