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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 610.41 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 610.41 and 326.29 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 610.41 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/610.41 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 610.41 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 199,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,170.68/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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