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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.44, 611.16 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.44, 611.16 and 326.79 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.44 : 611.16 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.44/611.16 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.44x = 611.16 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.44x = 199,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,720.98/407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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