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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 610.83 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 610.83 and 321.57 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 610.83 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/610.83 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 610.83 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 196,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,424.60/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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