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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 610.27 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 610.27 and 321.20 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 610.27 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/610.27 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 610.27 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 196,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,014.87/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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