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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 609.87 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 609.87 and 325.86 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 609.87 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/609.87 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 609.87 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 198,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,732.24/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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