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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 611.01 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 611.01 and 326.61 is: 489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 611.01 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/611.01 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 611.01 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 199,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,561.98/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.10

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