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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 610.40 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 610.40 and 320.43 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 610.40 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/610.40 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 610.40 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 195,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,590.47/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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