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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.15, 611.03 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.15, 611.03 and 326.96 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.15 : 611.03 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.15/611.03 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.15x = 611.03 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.15x = 199,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,779.21/407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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