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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 611.04 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 611.04 and 326.37 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 611.04 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/611.04 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 611.04 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 199,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,425.12/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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