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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.41, 610.70 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.41, 610.70 and 214.63 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.41 : 610.70 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.41/610.70 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.41x = 610.70 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.41x = 131,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,074.54/407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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