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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 611.90 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 611.90 and 327.30 is: 490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 611.90 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/611.90 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 611.90 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 200,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,274.87/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.89

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