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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 610.62 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 610.62 and 326.06 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 610.62 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/610.62 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 610.62 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 199,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,098.76/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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