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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 611.14 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 611.14 and 325.88 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 611.14 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/611.14 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 611.14 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 199,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,158.30/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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