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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 610.20 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 610.20 and 325.80 is: 487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 610.20 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/610.20 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 610.20 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 198,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,803.16/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.69

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