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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 609.57 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 609.57 and 329.49 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 609.57 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/609.57 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 609.57 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 200,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,847.22/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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